Sandbar

Cafés ·Surfers Paradise Gold ·$$ ·Open now
  • Ideal for friends, big groups, kids

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About

Sandbar is a beachfront cafe serving contemporary Australian and gastropub food on The Esplanade in Surfers Paradise, Queensland.

Menu & prices

What's on here

Why go

  • The Pacific Air Show, GC500, Seafire and Gold Coast Marathon take place directly in front of the venue.
  • Dogs are welcome.
  • Wednesday trivia and Saturday-night live music take place at the cafe.
  • The Royale with Cheese burger combines wagyu, bone marrow emulsion, bacon and smoked cheddar.

Opening hours

Today07:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday07:00 – 20:00
Tuesday07:00 – 20:00
Wednesday07:00 – 20:00
Thursday07:00 – 20:00
Friday07:00 – 00:00
Saturday07:00 – 00:00
Sunday07:00 – 20:00

Good to know

BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchDrinksLate NightFull BarHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes AlcoholStreet ParkingTable ServiceWaterfront

Drinks to try

  • Craft ales
  • Pineapple Spritz
  • Oceanside Margarita
  • Wine

Dishes to try

  • Big Breakfast
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Chicken Parmi
  • Rump steak
  • Fish and chips
  • Seafood
  • Chilli crab scrambled eggs
  • Ricotta hotcake with maple syrup
  • Poke bowls, with options including kingfish sashimi marinated with passionfruit, lime and chilli
  • Poached eggs with minted peas, kale, halloumi, beetroot hummus and sourdough

Atmosphere

  • An indoor-outdoor venue beneath the Chateau Hotel.
  • An alfresco area facing the beach, with ocean views.

Good for

  • Families Highchairs and a games room for children are available.
  • Groups Birthday parties and corporate functions are hosted in an alfresco setting.

Shorts

How to get there

  • ParkingAcross from Lifeguard Tower 35 in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Street parking is available.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entry

Sources: Sandbar Gold Coast – Beachfront Dining & Cockta… · History - Sandbar Gold Coast · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
52 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

What are Sandbar’s opening hours?

Monday–Thursday and Sunday: 07:00–20:00. Friday–Saturday: 07:00–midnight.

Can I reserve a table at Sandbar?

Yes. Sandbar accepts reservations.

Does Sandbar serve alcohol?

Yes. It serves cocktails, wine and beer.

Does Sandbar have a television?

Yes.

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